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Katherine's Grandmillennial living room in green and white with chintz

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Family Room Fireplace Christmas Decorations

December 17, 2025

Come and explore my fireplace Christmas decorations where a gingerbread village is nestled amongst the holly and pine, copper lanterns shine, plaid ribbon twirls, and fairy lights twinkle. Don’t miss the little elf who snuck in for some mischievous fun! This Christmas garland idea and mantel decor is all about a classic holiday look with…

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Classic Christmas Table Decor

December 13, 2025

Inspiring magic with classic Christmas table decor and a delicious meal! Where and when does Christmas magic happen — that twinkle of joy that fills your heart with gladness and light? More often than not I think it is in little quiet moments that sneak up on us: It’s a happy little plate stack with…

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10 Gifts for the Discerning Collector

December 5, 2025

Exceptional vintage and antique gifts for even the most discerning of collectors! If you are hanging around Pender & Peony, chances are you yourself are a rather discerning collector, and I bet you know a few equally persnickety ones as well. We’ve got refined tastes and shrewd instincts, so the average pretty trinket doesn’t entice…

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Family Room Design Plans

December 3, 2025

Did you ever have a room that you just couldn’t figure out? It stumped you six ways to Sunday? You’ve tried different furniture, different furniture arrangements, and different decor, but it still doesn’t feel right. Yes? Well…that is our family room for me. The space is long and narrow at 20′ x 13′ with only…

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Fruity Festivity: Dining Room Christmas Decorations

November 26, 2025

When Spode’s Christmas tree pattern, classic plaid ribbon, and vintage beaded fruit meet in the dining room for a little fruity festivity you get one merry holiday look! In the dining room this year, I wanted to play with the juxtaposition of classic Christmas decor like Spode’s Christmas tree pattern and a traditional plaid with…

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Majolica & Oyster Collection

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Katherine placing bowl on coffee table tray in blue and white living space

Get the Look of My Blue & White Living Space

June 19, 2021

Looking to decorate your living space in blue and white with Chinoiserie accents and traditional decor? Check out these sources! Penderandpeony.com uses affiliate links. All opinions are my own. For the past month, I’ve been working to refresh…

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Blue and white family room reveal - after

Reveal: Blue and White Family Room with Birch Lane

June 18, 2021

Our blue and white family room reveal using Chinoiserie accents, preppy classics, and traditional decor! See how I refreshed our space for a brighter, happier look that mixes thrifted finds with blue and white classics from Birch Lane.…

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On My Summer Reading List...come enjoy a summer afternoon, a spot of shade, a glass of wine, and a good book with Henry and me!

On My Summer Reading List…

June 9, 2021

10 books with adventure, romance, and history spilling out of their pages for absorbing summer reading! Pour some sweet cold wine, grab a quilt, and let’s head out for a shady tree to read away the afternoon!…

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5 ways of decorating with Rose Medallion porcelains - flat lay collage of Famille Rose plates and tableware

Decorating with Rose Medallion

June 8, 2021

5 ways of decorating with Rose Medallion that showcase its beauty and help create the Chinoiserie chic look. Rose Medallion ceramics are my favorite Chinoiserie decor with out doubt. First of all the pink and green color palette…

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Grandmillennial summer finds for the closet, home, and table

Grandmillennial Summer Finds at Amazon

June 5, 2021

Looking to spruce up your table, home, and wardrobe for summer on a budget? Don’t miss my grandmillennial summer finds from Amazon, Walmart, and Target! *Affiliate links included* I’m finding my summer frame of mind with a little…

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Interior view of Second Blessings Thrift

The Best Thrift Stores in Western North Carolina

May 28, 2021

Katherine reveals the 5 best thrift stores in Western North Carolina she frequents to find quality antiques and vintage. Just a few things to keep in mind when thrifting… No. 1 Don’t underestimate the power of manifestation. Set…

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Collage of Chinoiserie wallpapers - samples from Schumacher, York, and Sanderson

My Favorite Chinoiserie Wallpapers

May 24, 2021

30+ Chinoiserie wallpapers sure to catch your eye and bring just the right amount of whimsical pattern to your space! Wallpaper is having a happy resurgence lately, and I am here for it! Now my mother would tell…

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Family room refresh mood board for planning

Planning for a Family Room Refresh

May 20, 2021

Our plans for a family room refresh adding color and pattern for a brighter space, and tips to help you plan your next re-decorating project! My family room needs some lovin’! It has been rather neglected in the…

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